Matrix Transpose Calculator

Calculate the transpose of a matrix with step-by-step explanations and matrix properties

Matrix Input

Original Matrix A

Enter matrix elements. Use decimal numbers (e.g., 0.5, -2.3)

Quick Examples

Matrix Transpose Results

3×3
Original Size
3×3
Transpose Size
SQUARE
Matrix Type
NO
Symmetric

Matrix Properties

  • Symmetric (A = A^T):No
  • Skew-Symmetric (A = -A^T):No
  • Diagonal Matrix:No
  • Same Shape After Transpose:Yes

Transpose Properties

Definition: (A^T)[j][i] = A[i][j]

Size Change: m×n → n×m

Double Transpose: (A^T)^T = A

Sum Property: (A + B)^T = A^T + B^T

Step-by-Step Solution

1. Starting with 3×3 matrix A
2. Transpose A^T will be 3×3 matrix
3. For transpose: A^T[j][i] = A[i][j]
4. A[1][1] = 1 → A^T[1][1] = 1
5. A[1][2] = 2 → A^T[2][1] = 2
6. A[1][3] = 3 → A^T[3][1] = 3
7. A[2][1] = 4 → A^T[1][2] = 4
8. A[2][2] = 5 → A^T[2][2] = 5
9. A[2][3] = 6 → A^T[3][2] = 6
10. A[3][1] = 7 → A^T[1][3] = 7
11. A[3][2] = 8 → A^T[2][3] = 8
12. A[3][3] = 9 → A^T[3][3] = 9

Matrix Transpose A^T

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7
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6
9

This is the transpose matrix A^T where rows and columns are interchanged

Visual Transformation

Original Matrix A

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9

3×3 matrix

Transpose

Transpose A^T

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4
7
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8
3
6
9

3×3 matrix

How to Transpose

1

Flip Rows & Columns

Row i becomes column i

2

Apply Formula

A^T[j][i] = A[i][j]

3

Check Properties

Verify symmetry if square

Key Properties

(A^T)^T = A: Double transpose returns original

(A + B)^T = A^T + B^T: Distributive over addition

(AB)^T = B^T A^T: Product rule (reverse order)

det(A^T) = det(A): Determinant unchanged

Understanding Matrix Transpose

What is Matrix Transpose?

The transpose of a matrix A, denoted as A^T, is formed by interchanging the rows and columns of the original matrix. If A is an m×n matrix, then A^T is an n×m matrix where the element at position (i,j) in A becomes the element at position (j,i) in A^T.

How to Calculate Transpose

  • Take each row of the original matrix
  • Make it a column in the transpose matrix
  • Apply the formula: A^T[j][i] = A[i][j]

Special Matrix Types

  • Symmetric Matrix: A = A^T
  • Skew-Symmetric: A = -A^T
  • Orthogonal Matrix: A^T A = I
  • Normal Matrix: A A^T = A^T A

Applications

  • Solving systems of linear equations
  • Data analysis and machine learning
  • Computer graphics transformations